2015 Subaru Crosstrek Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 29%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the interstate going 75 MPH, passing another vehicle, when the car rapidly lost speed and revved to 5500 RPM. The vehicle continued to lose speed and would not respond when I pressed down on the accelerator. I had to quickly pull to the left shoulder. Luckily, the car behind me was paying attention and was able to slow down and not hit us. I turned the car off and luckily the vehicle did restart. My fuel light had just turned on minutes before this but I still had 60 miles to go before empty. I was planning on exiting to refuel before this happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11235318, filed 2019-07, 52,000 miles“Engine stalled without warning while driving on highway: I had been driving for about an hour and a half when my low fuel warning light came on, which meant I still had 70 miles left until empty. Almost immediately after, while driving on the highway in the middle lane, my engine made a revving noise and my car lost power (pressed gas pedal, but nothing happened). Prior to that, the car drove normally. Thankfully, I was able to exit off of the highway, at a snail's pace, and pull into a parking lot and as soon as I did, the car died and all of the lights on the dash came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11051438, filed 2017-11, 56,000 miles“My car has been leaking for a long while now. I didn't expect it to happen but when recently I saw small drops of oil, I took it to my local dealership. They said my cam box seal was leaking and then I went into more research. I found out that this is actually a common issue from my fellow Crosstrek owners. This isnt acceptable at all because this doesnt make these reliable anymore. It's now a headache and trouble on the road. This issue should be thought over in respect to us the consumers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11175083, filed 2019-02Related service bulletins
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- 11027083Dec 8, 2025This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
- 11023536Sep 30, 2025In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed. The extension will address…
- 11022305Aug 11, 2025Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
- 11017452Apr 22, 2025This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
- 11016224Mar 24, 2025The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
- 11008282Sep 27, 2024This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 11008281Sep 26, 2024This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
- 11008267Sep 17, 2024This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
- 11006934Aug 5, 2024The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 | 5 | 7% |
| 2019 | 34 | 12% |
| 2018 | 32 | 16% |
| 2017 | 10 | 11% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 5 | 29% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 11 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology